From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Joint National Association of People With Disability (JONAPWD), Jigawa chapter has called on Jigawa state government to fully implement the disability law. The call was made by…
Author: Mustapha Salisu
Mustapha Salisu, a graduate of Information and Media Studies (B.Sc.) from Bayero University, Kano, is the Coordinator of the Prime Time Institute for Development Journalism (PTIDJ) with experience in communication skills and public relations.
Northern Christian Clerics Offer Condolences, Prayers for Kaduna Blast Victims
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Several prominent Northern Christian clerics have expressed their condolences to the Kaduna State government, families of victims, and the Muslim community following the tragic bomb blast in Tudun-Biri…
Prioritize Public Interest Over Technicalities, Gen. Angbazo To Judges
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Nuhu Angbazo has charged the judiciary in Nigeria to always put public interest first in the…
Cash transfer unit xrays alleged nonpayment of Zamfara 10,000 beneficiaries
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The cash transfer unit in Zamfara State communicated that it has said launched an investigation into the alleged non payment of over 10,000 cash transfer beneficiaries in Tsafe…
Zamfara: Parents stage protest over abducted FUG students
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Parents of the abducted female students of the Federal University Gusau (FUG) in Zamfara State have staged a peaceful demonstration lamenting negligence of both state and federal governments…
J-Teach Staff Protest: Gov. Namadi Assures Job Security, Emphasizes Aptitude Test
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In response to protests by 4,500 temporary teachers known as “J-Teach” against a planned aptitude test, Governor Umar Namadi reassured them that no one will be disenfranchised from…
Kano, Zamfara to cooperate towards mitigation famers-herdsmen conflict
By Ibrahim Hamisu, Kano To efficiently manage farmers-herdsmen conflict in Kano state, the state government initiated the Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project, KSADP, designed as a multifaceted food security, poverty alleviation, job…
Prompcom+ Initiative to Empower Women Farmers in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Prompcom+, a non-governmental organization, has announced plans to support four million farmers across Nigeria, including women farmers in Jigawa State. The organization aims to enhance agricultural productivity, income,…
Jigawa Commissioner Assures Free Corrupt LG Administration System
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Government through Ministry for Local Government and Community Development has reiterates its commitment in continuing creation of best strategies for ensuring corrupt free Local Government…
CITAD Advocates for Kano State PWDs Commission on Int’l Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) commemorated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) by urging the Kano State Government to establish a dedicated PWDs Commission….
CISLAC Expresses Concern over Alleged Electoral Compromise, Calls for Urgent Reforms
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International in Nigeria held a National Seminar on Targeted Electoral Reforms and Enhanced Judicial Integrity in Post-election Litigation. In a communique…
Al-Ma’arif College Potiskum, Matriculates About 297 Students In Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Al-Ma’arif College of Health Sciences and Technology Potiskum of Yobe State matriculated about 297 fresh students for various programmes in different departments of the College for set…
RAF Empowers Widows of Late Journalists, Activists During Its 13th End of Year Event
By Ozumi Abdul The Richard Akinnola Foundation (RAF), on Saturday held the first phase of its 13th end of the year empowerment program. The event saw the distribution of food items and…
Kyari, Kerry, Moynihan, others discuss climate issues at COP28 in UAE
Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Malam Mele Kyari joined other global personalities on Thursday, November 30, 2023, in Dubai, UAE, to brainstorm on climate issues…
Tackling Economic And Security Challenges of South East Through Peace In South East Project (PISE-P)
By Law Mefor For a while now, the South East has been in terrible shape. The area that was the safest and most tranquil in the nation around two years ago is…
Asset Recovery: Transparency Issues, Overemphasis on Abacha Loot Restricts Efforts – Group
Lack of transparency, excessive fixation on the Abacha loot, inadequate legal and accounting skills, the uncooperative attitude of accused persons and limited external support have been described as issues limiting the efforts…
NEPC’s Financial Support Reaches over 100 MSMEs, Exporters
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has moved to assist over 100 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and exporters on how to access finances to boost their businesses. This is even…
Northern States laud New Incentives as vaccination rate hits 2m
The New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal (NI-ABAE) program said it has so far provided cash incentives amounting to N4,752,714,560 to 1,838,981 caregivers in northern Nigeria to increase childhood vaccination rates…
Deputy Senate President plans foreign scholarship for first-class graduates
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has said that preparations are in top gear to commence postgraduate foreign scholarships for indigent students who graduated with first-class. This was contained…
Yobe Education Technical Committee Charts New Course for Out-of-School Children
From Hamisu Ado, Nguru In a decisive move to address the out-of-school children menace and improve learning outcomes in Yobe State, the Education Technical Committee has outlined a comprehensive plan to ensure…
Tubless Hosts Maiden Arewa Photography & Make-up Show in Northern Nigeria
By Musa Sani Aliyu Nigeria, a nation brimming with artistic talent, is witnessing a surge in creative innovation, showcasing a diverse range of skilled individuals from all corners of the country. At…
CITAD Graduates Mentees from Mu’azzam Ibrahim Philosophy Institute
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), on Thursday, proudly graduated its 2023 set of mentees from the Mu’azzam Ibrahim Institute of Philosophy and Political Theory. The three-day intensive program, held…
APC Condemns Kano Riots, Says Protests Violate Peace Accord
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the lingering protests in the state capital, describing them as a violation of the Peace Accord signed…
Group lobby for replacement of Lalong as Minister
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos A political group, Kanam Progressive Youth (KPY) in Plateau has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider the appointment of Prof. Saleh Muhammad Kanam (a lawyer) from…
NDLEA Warns Against Internal Sabotage as 2,500 New Officers Graduate
In a stern warning, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd.), has cautioned against any form of internal sabotage in the…